Falcon Footnotes

September 14 Cornhole Tournament for Project Graduation

September 18 Picture Day

September 24 Open House 5-6pm

October 2 Picture Day (rain date)-updated

October 11 No School

October 14 No School

I can’t believe we have finished two weeks of school already! By the way, the kids are acting like we have been in school for months. They are being safe, respectful and responsible throughout the building and throughout their day. It is so nice to see them in class circles, doing independent work, group work and peer work. They are discussing math concepts, “just right books,” how and why volcanoes explode, what being kind looks like, among many more topics and subjects. It always amazes me how quickly the school settles into a place of learning.

-Ross

Welcome back to school!

It is so good to see all the students settling in. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's health at school, please email or call me to me to discuss.

Asthma

If your student has asthma and uses an inhaler- An Asthma Action Plan needs to be on file each year.

Allergy

If your student has a life threatening allergy and may need an epi pen- an Allergy Action Plan needs to be on file each year.

Dental services

Dental sevices are being offered again this year with Judith Jones Dental Hygienist. If your student does not have a dental provider this is an opportunity for your student to receive cleanings and evaluation. Please sign up today at www.brightermainesmiles.com. You can submit the consent form right online and get signed up. Scroll to the bottom of the web page for the consent links.

Mosquito borne illnesses

Protect yourself and your family from the mosquito bites that can spread the virus.

-Use mosquito repellent when you go outside especially dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

-When possible wear long sleeved shirts and pants

-Remove standing water where mosquitoes breed

Lice

Check for lice. As we begin a new school year, a reminder that head lice are one of the nuisances that parents of school age children occasionally find themselves dealing with. We understand that when students are in close head to head contact, lice can spread. School is one of many places a child can come in contact with lice. Other common places are friend’s homes during sleepovers, during sports activities involving head to head contact and anytime a child shares clothing (hats, jackets) with other children.

Parents are encouraged to check their child’s head for nits (lice eggs), which would indicate the presence of an adult, egg-laying louse. Nits appear as small, clear-whitish ovals attached firmly to the hair shaft. The eggs are usually laid on the hair behind the ears or at the nape of the neck. Adult lice may be found scurrying about at the crown of the head. Please notify your child’s school if lice are found on your child.

At school, students will be checked only when demonstrating symptoms of head lice, which include scratching of head or “dandruff” like presence noted in hair. Routine classroom lice checks will not be initiated. Data from The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC show that this practice disrupts classroom time and is not effective in controlling the spread of lice.

Nurse Ricki

To volunteer or chaperone a field trip at any point this school year you will need to complete your volunteer application at: https://www.rsu1.org/page/volunteer-information.

A new application must be completed for EACH new school year.

It is quick and easy!

This year we will have one Spirit Day Friday each month.

We kicked off the year with a Grade Level Color War!

Our next SDF will be October 4.

The theme is Twin/Triplet/LookALike.

Dress the same as another person or as multiple people.

Here is the schedule for the entire year!

Have you filled the new parent directory?

This will be a way for parents to have contact information for other parents in their student’s classroom.

Great resource for birthday parties and/or play dates!

Use this link to sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegYkbJdLHGj1xjORpMz5Z9Khpn2FLetu_mwij29SzAfrkf2A/viewform?usp=sf_link

All forms need to be filled out by 9/30! Hard copies of the directory will be handed out at school.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for all PTA related events.

Thank you,

Nicole Brassard President

Angela Commeau FMS Vice President
Jenny Byrnes DNS Vice President
Ariel Elwell Treasurer

Come...Hungry! Food, Raffles, Games & More

$25 per person teammate determined at random OR $60 per team

Sign up by using QR code or text Rachael 207.841.8876

PRIZES

1st place $250 per team

2nd place $125 per team

3rd place $25 per person

A Morse Project Graduation 2025 Fundraiser

Junior Shipbuilders Flag Football League with Bath YMCA

In collaboration with Morse High School, this is a contact-free football option for children in grades 3 - 6. No experience is required as every weekend will be a learning opportunity. Each week players will have a weekday practice to learn the game and grow their skills and then will play scheduled

games on Sundays. Play will take place at the Morse High School field.

Practices on Tuesdays, 5-7pm

Games played on Sundays, 10am-12pm

From September 17 to October 27

Cost: Free

Learn more and register at www.bathymca.org/register

Nurturing Parenting Program-This is an open series of 10 enrichment classes. Attend as many as you want or can. Increase positive nurturing skills and behaviors to strengthen your family’s communication. Topics include: enhancing brain development, developing self-worth, praise and encouragement, communicating with respect, and nurturing discipline techniques. 10 week program. Tuesdays, 9/24- 11/26, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Active Parenting: 5-12-This workshop is geared toward parents and caregivers with children 5-12 year olds and will show you effective ways to: Use positive discipline that works, Open up lines of communication, Defuse power struggles with your children, Build closer relationships through family fun. 5 week program. Wednesdays, 10/2-10/30, 5:30-7:30 PM

Circle of Security-Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened. 8 week program.

Tuesdays, 9/24-11/19, 6:00- 7:30 PM

Active Parenting: Tweens & Teens-This series is designed for parents and caregivers with children from 11-16 years old. Active Parenting: Teens will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities of growth. 6 week program. Mondays, 11/28-12/9, 6:00- 8:00 PM

Check out all they have to offer, and register for fall sports, now! Register on line at http://www.bathrecreation.com/ FMI - contact the Recreation Department at 443-8360.